Giddy anticipation for the holidays, renewed optimism for the new year and the much anticipated cooler weather — there’s a certain magic in the Austin winter air.
As Zilker Park is adorned with twinkling lights and Stiles Switch BBQ fills with gathering friends, Austin’s tech scene creates its own winter wonderland. Built In Austin has curated a list of four noteworthy companies gearing up for a flurry of growth.
These Austin companies bring good to the world in their own ways, but all four have put time and effort into their people-first benefits — and each one has its eyes on a stellar 2024. Grab a toasty mug of hot chocolate and learn more about what Austin’s tech winter wonderland has to offer.
What ePayPolicy does: Digital payment processing solution ePayPolicy enables insurance professionals to handle electronic payments effortlessly.
The Perks
- Flexible work schedule and restricted work hours
- Continuing education available during work
- Volunteer partnerships in the local community
In the news: In 2023, ePayPolicy released two significant updates to enhance its suite of insurance payment and reconciliation products. Payables Connect automates the reconciliation, creation and payment of due payables for insurance companies, leveraging machine learning for efficiency. Finance Connect integrates premium financing options with online checkout, allowing insurance companies to offer flexible payment solutions to their customers at the point of sale.
What Hypori does: Hypori provides mobility solutions with Virtual Mobile Infrastructure. We remote Android onto any mobile device.
The Perks
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
- 401(k) with employer contribution matching from day one
- Documented equal pay policy
In the news: The US Army has recently authorized the use of Hypori Halo, a virtual bring-your-own-device technology. This approval enables Army personnel to securely access essential information from their personal mobile devices, including work emails and NIPRNet. Following a year and a half of efforts to bring its tech to the Army, President and CEO Jared Shepard said the development is “just the beginning.”
What Gembah does: Gembah provides consumer services that empower businesses, entrepreneurs and e-commerce sellers to research, design and manufacture products.
The Perks
- Diversity employee resource groups
- A stock option incentive plan
- Home-office stipend for remote employees
Smooth collaboration: Head of UX and Design Bridget Sandoval shared how Gembah’s professionals work across departments to innovate. “Product and engineering teams may be focused on functionality and technical requirements, while UX design teams are focused on user needs and experience. By understanding each other’s needs, teams can work toward a shared goal,” she said in a 2023 interview with Built In Austin.
What M-Files does: M-Files helps automate the entire knowledge work process from document creation and management to workflow automation, external collaboration, enterprise search, security, compliance and audit trail. According to a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting, the platform delivers a 294 percent return on investment to customers over three years.
The Perks
- Personal development training
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible work schedule
In the news: M-Files has unveiled a significant upgrade to its knowledge work automation platform, integrating advanced Generative AI technology to transform how knowledge workers operate. M-Files Aino, powered by GenAI technology, simplifies information organization, understands document context and enables natural language interaction with organizational knowledge. “As we enter the era of knowledge work automation, M-Files is creating a new work paradigm with our knowledge work automation platform,” said Founder and CEO Antti Nivala in a statement.
